Madison Wood Preservers rezoning moved to Planning Commission

A Madison County planning panel voted to forward a rezoning request from R2 (residential general) to M2 (industrial general) for two parcels at 98 Oak Park Road and 206 Oak Park Road to the Planning Commission for further consideration.

The rezoning application, filed on behalf of Madison Wood Preservers Inc., would reclassify a 0.936-acre parcel (Madison County tax map 39-96) and a 0.701-acre parcel (Madison County tax map 39-908) so the company can incorporate the land into its existing facility near Seminole Trail and Oak Park Road.

Panel members said the proposal aligns with earlier presentations and the county’s planning guidance. Mr. Wigley, a panel member who said he tracked the company’s prior rezoning effort, said, “So in my opinion, it would meet the rezoning criteria, mister chairman.” The panel moved the case, listed in the agenda as RZ-04-25-01, forward to the Planning Commission by voice vote.

Zoning staff presented maps showing the two acquired parcels adjoining the primary Madison Wood Preservers site and said the rezoning would allow expansion of the existing industrial operation. Health department staff urged that, before any buildings are constructed, sewage-disposal systems and wells on the parcels be properly abandoned or evaluated. The VDOT representative was not present; the panel noted VDOT input was outstanding.

There was no public opposition recorded during the hearing. The panel closed the item after the motion and approved forwarding the case to the Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will receive the file and any outstanding stakeholder comments, including health and VDOT input, before deciding whether to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors.